YouTube Music has rolled out a new artificial intelligence-based feature that simplifies the creation of personalized playlists. This tool, known as Ask Music, is currently available to select users and aims to enhance the experience for those who want to generate playlists tailored to their specific preferences and mood. While major platforms like Spotify and Apple Music offer similar music libraries, small details such as the introduction of this new feature could make YouTube Music a more attractive choice for certain users.
How Ask Music works in YouTube Music
The Ask Music feature enables users to generate playlists automatically by inputting a "prompt" — this could be anything from a description of their mood to a specific music preference. Based on the provided information, the AI analyzes and selects songs that match the instructions, creating playlists that cater to the user's current needs. But the innovation doesn’t stop there: the AI also generates a unique title and description for the playlist, making the experience more personalized and intuitive.
Ask Music was initially detected in July during its beta phase, and it has now been expanded to more users on YouTube Music. However, an important detail to note is that this feature is exclusive to YouTube Music Premium subscribers. Free users, for the time being, will not have access to this AI-powered playlist generator.
A competitive edge in the streaming industry
This new AI feature positions YouTube Music to compete more directly with other platforms, such as Spotify, which recently launched its own AI-powered tool called daylist. Although Ask Music is still in its experimental stages, it promises to be a useful option for those looking to streamline their playlist creation process with minimal effort. The accuracy of the AI-generated playlists, combined with the ease of use, makes it a promising addition for Premium subscribers. If you have a Premium account, you can now access Ask Music through the updated YouTube Music app and experience its benefits firsthand.
